As we turn onto the gravel road that takes us up to Kwandwe’s main entrance, we are engulfed in the vegetal smells of Albany thicket, mingled with the earthy dust wafted up by our car tires. Two Kudu bulls emerge from the spekboom and cross the road in front of us, while the wrought iron sign for Heatherton Towers points us towards Kwandwe’s reception house. This 1800’s building is just one of the many signs of the history that underpins this iconic game reserve...

It is almost impossible to imagine anyone at all can do anything to help at this stage, but what stood out to us more than anything on our expedition was the incredible people we met along the way who are doing just that -making a difference. And we wanted in. Their resilience and passion for continually fighting to save wildlife is nothing short of inspiring. From scientists, vets, soldiers to community officers they each taught us that if everyone fights a corner, supports just one project that protects one area, then we stand a chance.

You’ve read our recent Gorilla blog and are now itching to go and walk with Africa’s great apes, but have some questions about how it all works in practice? Read on…